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Liobagrus marginatus (Günther, 1892) |
Image contributors to this species: |
Freshwater Fishes of China in Coloured Illustrations (2) Zhou Hang (7) Drake Shaw (1) |
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Relevant Information: |
Description: Dorsal fin short with a week concealed spine. Anal fin short with about 9-18 rays. Pelvic fins have 6-7 rays. Gill openings wide and the gill membranes are free from the isthmus. Nostrils far apart; no cup-like depression below opercular flap. Adipose fin long, low and keel-like, and continuous with rounded or truncate caudal fin. 4 pairs of barbels. Aquarium Care: Would certainly need water movement in the aquarium as they come from fast moving streams in their natural habitat. Hiding places should also be introduced for their well being and to make them feel more secure in their surroundings. Diet: In their normal habitat they will greedingly feed on aquatic insects and insect larvae. In the aquarium Daphnia, frozen and live with frozen foods such as bloodworm and cyclops. Etymology: The specific name marginatus: Margined, referring to white margins on all fins. |
Common Name: |
None |
Synonyms: |
Amblyceps marginatus |
Family: |
Amblycipitidae |
Distribution: |
China: Changjiang River (Yangtze River), Szechwan. |
Size: |
13.0cm (5ins) |
Temp: |
18-22°C (63-71°F) |
p.H. |
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6.5-7.5. |
Reference: |
ScotCat Factsheet no. 128. Feb.2007 |
Family: Amblycipitidae Back to Ident-A-Cat Click on Thumbnails |
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